Authored by GIST Impact, this study evaluates the economic, social, and health impacts of Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF), highlighting its improved yields, reduced input costs, enhanced biodiversity, and farmer well-being.
This compilation by multiple authors presents evidence from studies highlighting Natural Farming’s comparable or superior yields, improved nutrition, reduced costs, and enhanced sustainability, emphasizing its potential for scaling with state support in India.
This report analyzes crop resilience during cyclonic rainfall across districts in Andhra Pradesh, demonstrating APCNF’s superiority over chemical farming in reducing lodging, pest incidence, and ensuring better soil structure and crop survival.
Authored by B. Subrahmanyeswari and Mahesh Chander, this study highlights the integration of indigenous farming knowledge with organic agriculture in Uttarakhand. It emphasizes sustainable practices, biodiversity, and livestock management for enhanced organic farming systems.
Authored by Raquel Ajates Gonzalez, Jessica Thomas, and Marina Chang, this paper examines how agroecology is integrated into public policy frameworks in France and the UK, highlighting institutional challenges and hybridization during policy translation.
Authored by Sarah Duddigan et al., this study evaluates the effects of Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) compared to organic and conventional systems, revealing no initial yield penalties and highlighting potential agroecological benefits across Andhra Pradesh.
Authored by B. Srishailam, V. Sailaja, and S.V. Prasad, this study critically examines the current state and future potential of natural farming in Andhra Pradesh, emphasizing sustainable practices and policy frameworks for adoption.
Authored by Neelam Patel, Ravi Nandi, and Shivcharan Meena, this report evaluates the System of Root Intensification’s effectiveness in improving yields, reducing costs, and conserving resources, particularly for smallholder farmers in Bihar.
Authored by Todd S. Rosenstock, Megan Mayzelle, Nictor Namoi, and Peter Fantke, this study evaluates APCNF’s potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30%, improve resource efficiency, and maintain yields across key cropping systems in Andhra Pradesh.
Authored by D. Narasimha Reddy, this report explores agroecology’s transformative potential for sustainable smallholder agriculture in India, analyzing Andhra Pradesh’s Community Managed Natural Farming practices and their socio-economic impacts.
Authored by Ranjit Kumar, Sanjiv Kumar, BS Yashavanth, Nakeertha Venu, PC Meena, A Dhandapani, and Alok Kumar, this study analyzes natural farming’s role in reducing costs, enhancing yields with organic inputs, and fostering sustainable agriculture across India.
Authored by Hema Sarat Chandra Neelam and K.S. Kadian, this study examines a farmers’ group in Andhra Pradesh employing cow-based natural farming, highlighting reduced costs, improved yields, group dynamics, and sustainable market practices.
Authored by Praxis Institute for Participatory Practices, this study explores farmers’ journeys adopting Natural Farming across five Indian states, highlighting reduced input costs, improved yields, and challenges in scaling sustainable practices.
Authored by Mateo Mier y Terán Giménez Cacho et al., this study explores global agroecology movements, identifying eight driverAuthored by Marcus Taylor and Suhas Bhasme, this study examines model farmers’ roles in agricultural extension, highlighting knowledge transfer, resource brokering, and socio-political dynamics influencing rural hierarchies and agricultural innovations.s, including social organization, policy, and effective practices, to scale sustainable agriculture across territories.
Authored by Amit Khurana and Vineet Kumar, this report examines India’s organic and natural farming landscape, highlighting policy gaps, barriers, and opportunities to mainstream sustainable agriculture for ecological and economic resilience.
Authored by Sasanka Lenka and Abhijeet Satpathy, this study documents Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) in Koraput, Odisha, highlighting its rationality, adoption in agriculture and livestock sectors, and potential for sustainable resource management.
Authored by M.A. Ansari et al., this study documents 15 indigenous farming practices in Manipur, highlighting sustainable crop, pest, and soil management techniques to conserve natural resources and support traditional agriculture
Authored by P. Dey and A.K. Sarkar, this paper documents indigenous farming practices in Jharkhand, highlighting their role in resource conservation, climate change adaptation, and promoting food and nutritional security through traditional ecological knowledge.
Authored by Anup Das et al., this study documents indigenous farming systems in Northeast India, highlighting sustainable practices like terracing, Zabo farming, and bamboo drip irrigation, emphasizing soil conservation, resource management, and ecological sustainability.
Authored by Ian Carlos Fitzpatrick, Naomi Millner, and Franklin Ginn, this study examines India’s Soil Health Card (SHC) and Natural Farming initiatives, exploring their interplay, bionationalism, and evolving farmer roles in soil management.
Authored by Pushpa Singh, this study examines women’s roles in agroecological farming in Uttarakhand, exploring how regenerative practices enhance their agency while analyzing challenges posed by patriarchal and structural inequalities.
Authored by Raghavendra Singh et al., this study evaluates integrated organic nutrient systems for French bean farming in the Himalayas, demonstrating improved yields, profitability, and soil health through mixed compost and manure applications.
Authored by Noémi Nemes (FAO), this report examines over 50 global studies comparing organic and non-organic farming, highlighting organic farming’s profitability despite yield decreases due to premium pricing and lower production costs.
Authored by P. Nicholas, I. Jeffreys, and N. Lampkin, this study evaluates European organic farming policies, highlighting their effectiveness in promoting biodiversity, resource conservation, food safety, and sustainability while identifying gaps for further policy development.
Authored by Jaime C. Piñero and Roshan Manandhar, this review explores how crop diversification methods—trap crops, flowering plants, and intercropping—enhance pest control, reduce chemical inputs, and promote sustainable vegetable production systems.
Authored by Zakir Hussain et al., this study examines the impact of natural farming on farmland bird populations in Andhra Pradesh, revealing increased bird visits and biodiversity compared to chemical farming practices.
This study by Anup Das et al. evaluates the effects of different cropping systems and organic amendments on crop productivity and soil health, identifying sustainable practices for improved yields and environmental resilience in Meghalaya.
This study by Anup Das et al. highlights the role of perennial grasses and organic amendments in improving soil quality, productivity, and carbon sequestration, offering sustainable solutions for degraded hill ecosystems in Northeast India.
This study by Anup Das et al. focuses on enhancing rice-based farming systems in Northeast India through crop diversification, demonstrating its potential to boost energy productivity, resource efficiency, and agricultural sustainability.
Authored by Amit Khurana and Vineet Kumar, this report from the Centre for Science and Environment evaluates the status of organic and natural farming in India, highlighting implementation gaps, policy challenges, and opportunities for mainstreaming sustainable practices.
Authored by C.S. Aulakh and N. Ravisankar, this study examines organic farming in India, highlighting its benefits for sustainability and soil health while addressing challenges like productivity, input availability, and its impact on food security.
Authored by CEEW, this report highlights Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) as a sustainable, low-input agricultural practice that aligns with SDGs by enhancing farmer incomes, resilience, food security, and environmental conservation.
This report by CSTEP compares ZBNF and conventional farming in Andhra Pradesh, highlighting ZBNF’s benefits: reduced water, energy, emissions, and costs, while improving farmer resilience and sustainability.
